Blue Ward (Magic Alpha)
Blue Ward from Magic Alpha is worth about $37.15 raw (Near Mint) and $785 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $22–$32 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $37.15 | $22 – $32 |
| Lightly Played | $29.72 | $18 – $25 |
| Moderately Played | $22.29 | $13 – $19 |
| Heavily Played | $14.86 | $9 – $13 |
| Damaged | $9.29 | $6 – $8 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $785 | $471 – $667 |
| PSA 9.5 | $329 | $198 – $280 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | $96 – $136 |
| PSA 8 | $101 | $61 – $86 |
| PSA 7 | $70 | $42 – $59 |
| BGS 10 | $1,021 | $613 – $868 |
| CGC 10 | $471 | $283 – $400 |
| SGC 10 | $471 | $283 – $400 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $22–$32 | $0 | $0 | $22–$32 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $37.15 | −$4.92 | −$5.00 | $27.23 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $35.29 | −$3.84 | −$4.00 | $27.45 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $785 | $638 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $160 | $96 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $101 | $45 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $37 | $-16 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Blue Ward (Magic Alpha) currently trades at $37.15 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.